Tag: biblical word studies

• The Aramaic Background of Matthew 25:46: Correction, Not Retribution

  

  One of the most debated passages in the New Testament concerning judgment is Matthew 25:46. In many English translations it reads: “And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” For centuries this verse has been cited as proof of endless punishment. Yet when we examine the language behind the…

  Brother Roger

  March 6, 2026

  Greek Language & Linguistics,, Mathew 25:46

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